
'The national team without a nation' —
Palestine is one of 208 members of global football's governing body FIFA and is competing at the eight-team AFC Challenge Cup in Nepal.

Advancing to Australia —
Palestine took on Nepal in opening game of the AFC Challenge Cup on Thursday. The winner of the tournament will earn a place at the 2015 Asian Cup in Australia.

Challenge Cup celebrations —
The Palestinian team celebrate their first goal against Nepal with members of the coaching staff on the touchline. Palestine won the match 2-0.

Presidential visit —
FIFA president Sepp Blatter pictured in Nepal on Thursday. He is seen here with Nepalese Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai.